16 OCTOBER

MICROZONING FOR EARTHQUAKE EFFECTS IN
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND
By T. L. GRANT-TAYLOR, R. D. ADAMS, T. HATHERTON,
J. D. G. MILNE, R. D. NORTHEY, and W. R. STEPHENSON
of the New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial
Research.
Bulletin 213.
This report on earthquake microzoning is aimed at dividing
extensive areas of Wellington into smaller zones and is
intended as a guide only to planning of future redevelopment.
The detailed studies of local geology and soil investigations
have resulted in an Earthquake Microzone Map of Wellington,
this map accompanies this publication.
This report is the first one of a series. Later it is the intention
to microzone other areas in the same way.
61 pages, illustrated with separate maps in pocket.
Price $8.50.
MODERN FICTION FOR SIXTH FORMS
A select list prepared by the School Library Service.
154 pages.
Price 50c.
NATIONAL PARKS OF NEW ZEALAND
Revised 3rd Edition
The revision of this popular publication has included
numerous new colour plates and additional information on
some of our parks.
Because of the popularity of this book it is expected this
edition will be in great demand. In addition to the book
being an ideal souvenir for the overseas visitor it makes
an ideal gift and also a valuable asset to anyone's home
library.
178 pages. 1974.
Price $9.00
NELSON LAKES NATIONAL PARKS
Edited by EMILY HOST
A handbook for visitors
A revision of this popular handbook was necessary because
of developments that have occurred since the last edition
was published.
The visitor to the park, by having a copy of this handbook,
would derive a greater appreciation of the park's natural
and historical qualities. An ideal reference to those interested
in this area.
Revised third edition, 1974. 88 pages. Illustrated. Photographic
plates plus fold-out map.
Price $2.
NELSON (NATIONAL RESOURCES SURVEY PART 4)
MINISTRY OF WORKS
208 pages, illustrated, maps in pocket.
Price $4.50
NETBALL
A guide book for teachers, coaches, and players. (No. 8 in the series.)
29 pages.
Price 50c.
NEW ZEALAND AGRICULTURE
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES
This book describes the characteristic features of New
Zealand farming and of the organisations associated with it.
The comprehensive coverage contained in this publication
is invaluable to students and those interested in the agricultural
industry.
287 pages, illustrated.
Price $6.
NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY
TO THE YEAR 1960, VOL. II, 1890-1960, A-H
by A. G. Bagnall
Price $10.00.
NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY
TO THE YEAR 1960, VOL. III, 1890-1960, I-O
by A. G. Bagnall
604 pages.
Price $13.50.
NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENTARY RECORD 1840-1949
An Historical Survey of Parliament and the Parliamentary
System of New Zealand
Edited by GUY SCHOFIELD
248 pages.
Price $3.50.
Also
SUPPLEMENT 1950-1969
Edited by J. O. WILSON
48 pages.
Price $2.
NEW ZEALAND PLANTS AND THEIR STORY
(Fourth Edition, Revised)
By L. COCKAYNE
286 pages, illustrated.
Price $3.
NEW ZEALAND TIDE TABLES FOR THE YEAR 1976
Contains a complete set of tables and includes a short
history of the system of tidal prediction in New Zealand
and a brief description of the meteorological effects on tides.
An alphabetical index for standard and secondary ports is
also included in the back of the book.
1975.
Price $1.
NORTHLAND (NATIONAL RESOURCES SURVEY PART 3)
MINISTRY OF WORKS
204 pages, illustrated, maps in pocket.
Price $4.50.
OLD ST. PAUL'S: THE FIRST HUNDRED YEARS
By DALLAS MOORE
A survey of St. Paul's Cathedral Church which was built
in Mulgrave Street.
36 pages, 8 illustrations.
Price 50c.
OTAGO (NATIONAL RESOURCES SURVEY PART 5)
MINISTRY OF WORKS
274 pages, illustrated, maps in pocket.
Price $9.
THE PARLIAMENT OF NEW ZEALAND AND
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Prepared by H. N. DOLLMORE, Clerk of the House of
Representatives and Clerk of Parliament
This illustrated booklet presents a wealth of information in
an easy to read manner, covering the structure, powers,
functions, and procedure of Parliament. One of the illustrations
is an impressive photograph of the opening of Parliament
by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on 12 January 1954.
Price 90c.
THE PA MAORI
By ELSDON BEST
This bulletin contains a wealth of information and descriptions
of many pa sites and structures. Although great advances
in archaeology have modified some of the details listed by
Best and some of the pa included in the book no longer
exist, the information contained in this bulletin is still an
important contribution in this field and is not readily available
elsewhere.
Dominion Museum Bulletin No. 6.
459 pages, illustrated. Reprinted 1975.
Price $15.
THE PAREMATA BARRACKS
By R. I. M. BURNETT
Paremata Barracks were built during the Maori Wars when
incidents reached down to Cook Strait during the early days
of settlement in Wellington, which was then Port Nicholson.
32 pages, 9 illustrations.
Price 35c.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN JUNIOR CLASSES
203 pages.
Price $3.
THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE 1970
REPORTS, PAPERS, AND PROCEEDINGS
370 pages.
Price $2.75.
PLANT PROTECTION IN NEW ZEALAND
A comprehensive guide to professional growers, students,
and home gardeners.
704 pages, heavily illustrated.
Price $5.60.
PLUMBING IN NEW ZEALAND
The popularity of this textbook has made it necessary
for a reprint to be run. Contained in this edition is a supplementary
section with chapters on plastics, gas, and safety.